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BODY MIND SPIRIT GUIDE

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS:

John Ashbrook

Rev. Ric Beattie

Cheryl Beshada C.M. Ht.

Susan deCaussin CHt

Pauline Dettloff

Amy B. Garber

Penny Golden

Miche Lame’

Linda La Croix

Ellen Livingston

Aluna Michaels

Laura Moody

Wendy Powers Nugent

Phil Rosenbaum

Jeanine Thompson

Barbra White

Eve Wilson

Chef Valerie Wilson

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Our Vision…

“I was standing on the highest mountain of them all, and round about beneath me was the whole hoop of the world. And while I stood there I saw more than I can tell and I understood more than I saw; for I was seeing in a sacred manner the shapes of all things in the spirit, and the shape of all shapes as they must live together like one being. And I saw that the sacred hoop of my people was one of many hoops that made one circle, wide as daylight and as starlight, and in the center grew one mighty flowering tree to shelter all children of one mother and one father. And I saw that it was holy.” Black Elk’s Vision (1862 - 1950)

We believe all people are One! And that this great truth lies deep within each person’s heart! We dedicate the Body Mind Spirit Guide to the One Mother, the One Father and their children (you & I)!

Though we speak many languages from differing nations, professions, religions, and realms, as we start to sing the language of LOVE we begin to become aware that we are all singing the same song! This publication seeks to create Harmony to that One Song, the BEAUTIFUL Song of life!

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Happy Holy Days!

By Rev. Ric Beattie

It is more than a coincidence that each year, from the beginning of November through mid-January, there are approximately 29 holidays celebrated by the planet’s seven major religions. There are even more when we add in the humanists and smaller religious groups. These holidays, or “Holy Days,” celebrate the harvest, the beginning of winter, the lengthening of daylight, the transition from one year to the next, the beginning of a new year, and so much more that I could probably write a book.

In the past, there has been much discussion about the early Christians placing new Christian holidays near established holidays of other religions to encourage conversion to Christianity. There is also much to be said about consolidating religious and spiritual holidays as people became more mobile. I believe we have much more profound reasons for having so many Holy Days at this time of year.

Here are a couple of ideas for your consideration. It was widely taught and believed that religion and science were opposed to one another for a long time. However, they are simply two points of view, two places from which to observe and attempt to explain the big stuff. Who are we? Where did we come from? Why are we here? What’s next?

Neurologically, human beings are hardwired for community, living with and caring for one another, and sharing resources. One of the primary purposes of these Holy Days is to gather people together. On these special days, we share our energy and space. We share meals and come together with friends and families to help remind us of who we are. We remember that we are essential parts of a tribe - in fact, many different tribes.

For many months, I have noticed people’s increased interest in gathering together in the community physically. This long pandemic experience has left many of us hungry to connect. Again, there’s a physiological reason for that. We need more “tribe time.”

Whatever you call your holidays, whatever the focus is, there’s an element to them all of gathering together. From all of us who co-create the community known as Unity of Royal Oak to you and your families, we wish you Happy Holy Days.

In a Spirit of Unity, Ric Beattie

Rev. Ric Beattie, Senior Minister, Unity of Royal Oak, You are welcome and celebrated here. We’re #MoreThanAChurch

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A Crystal Will Find You

By Laura Moody

A long time ago, over the sands of time, there was a place in the Sahara Desert where a mineral lies that is said to be of great power. This powerful stone is a pseudomorph, Limonite/Hematite, and has Marcasite and Pyrite in it. This mineral has morphed over the original structure of the Pyrite. In mineralogy, pseudomorph is a mineral that appears in an atypical form, resulting from a substitution process where the appearance and dimensions remain constant. Still, the original mineral is replaced by another. The name means “false form.”

This high-frequency mineral is also found in the Libyan Desert and Egypt and is called the “prophecy” stone. It is said to be the stone of the Seeker and the Transformer and helps you transform your life and find your true path.

It is known to help with visions; once one makes a deep connection to it, one will receive prophetic messages. It is also said to help clear thinking and open your third eye. Is it true that holding onto a stone, mineral, or crystal will create a change in you? I believe it can. There is a saying that we do not find a crystal, but a crystal finds us; I find it fascinating that a mineral from the opposite ends of the earth, millions of years old, can end up in my hand. It is a magical thing!

I have worked with crystals for over ten years and find they all possess subtle energy. Some help ground me, some help me with clear thinking, and some I feel better holding. I like to meditate with crystals; I sometimes speak to them and ask them how they can help me. They make me happy. It is like flowers. Their structures and shapes are unique. No two are alike. The colors of crystals and minerals often duplicate our chakras. Red for our root, blue for our throat, green for our heart, and so on. Many healers integrate crystals in their healing sessions to raise the vibration and tune in a frequency. Many use crystals for protection. In crystal energy, white and black are protective. Many will carry a black tourmaline or black obsidian to ward off negative energy. I like white Selenite because it transforms negativity into light.

I encourage each of you to let a crystal find and draw you. People ask me how do I know what is a good crystal for me? I respond, “If you like it and like how it feels, it’s yours.” Some people will hold a crystal and feel a vibration up their arm, like a pulse; others feel nothing. I just like how they look and feel. We are all different, and so are the crystals and stones. If you are new to the healing properties of crystals, I encourage you to visit Rock Your World Crystal Store in Laurel Park Place Mall.

We have a wide selection of crystals, minerals, geodes, and prophecy stones! So come explore with me, and see which crystals find you! You will love the adventure!

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Claim Your Accomplishments from 2022!

By Eve Wilson

As we travel the home stretch of the year, it’s an excellent time to consider what we have accomplished to lay a foundation for continued growth and success in 2023. Even our most minor accomplishments need to be recognized so they can help us grow. I love the period between Winter Solstice, which is the longest night of the year on December 21st, and New Year’s Eve for creating a ritual of inner reflection to do this.

It’s most important to focus on all areas of success. Looking back, we may remember where we felt things went wrong and overlook important gifts we have earned. But it is beneficial and fun to uncover and harvest our success from

all experiences!

Even circumstances that didn’t work out as desired hold successes to be harvested, including wisdom and strength gained. Claiming those helps heal wounds and build a successful future. Acknowledging even incidental accomplishments turns judgments about what happened into positive attitudes that support your continued growth in the new year.

when you feel you have failed. During a year’s review, you can enjoy the absolute successes and fill any darker memories with light and strength to sustain you in 2023. You can move beyond selfjudgment into courage, strengthen confidence and hope, building on what you have gained to succeed fully in the future. Everything has a right way and time, so if you have yet to succeed, it’s not time.

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During your meditation, work to meet all the moments of the passing year with unconditional love. Honor all your successes, large and small. Let go of judgments and fears, setting yourself free to build the new year upon your accomplishments. This will turn the soil of your successes and of what you thought of as failure into rich and fertile opportunities for continued healing, growth, ascension, and greater success.

If you follow world events and politics, you may be holding judgments and fears around that. A similar ritual meditation could be done to harvest the successes we have made in 2022. World events and policies are tools for human growth. Note your judgments and work to release them. Welcome, Higher Self and Higher Power, to reveal the value within everything. Unconditional love is needed so world events can fulfill their purpose and more quickly transform into something that will work better.

Unconditional love is the true light within us which heals, empowers, and guides us to fulfill our greater purpose. It can shed light into the darkness of the season, our lives, and world events. I have created tools for centering in unconditional love, which supports people to live in their ascended selves. Available at www.spiritualhealers.com, many in my website store, and Weekly Word Blog could help you prepare for your year review. The 3 Most Important Things Videos in my video gallery, which empower your clearest, most loving self, would be good -- #3 holds all the pieces, #1 and #2 give more details. The year review is most effective when you begin it in unconditional love.

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On November 11, 2022, healing animation production company Comfort, Inc. released its third animated feature film, “A Letter from Isaiah Will of Isaiah.

MARTH, a master of healing music in Japan, is this masterpiece’s author, director, scriptwriter, and composer. “A Letters from Isaiah-Will of Isaiah.” is a magnificent, spectacular historical romance based on the traditions of Awaji Island in Japan. It describes the grand journey of love and eternity of a people and their leaders who avoided conflict and respected the oneness of harmony from the Middle East and ancient Arabia to Japan.

Three months before the film’s release, the trailer video “It all began with an Eden that Harmonizes... Eden, Land of Love that Harmonizes” was released on the official Facebook page. It caught the attention of Facebook users in various countries, especially in the Middle East, reaching 28 million views. Since then, each trailer has received numerous comments and shares, touching the heartfelt heartstrings of 200 million users.

The film is released digitally through the company’s website, MARTH FILM, and Vimeo on Demand. They are distributed as a platform with high-quality images and bonus videos, which can be viewed anytime, at home, and as often as you like.

Amid the chaotic world situation, this animation connecting Saudi Arabia and Japan in the Middle East was born as an unparalleled film. This film expresses the “oneness of harmony” that is most needed today.

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Stop Sabotaging Your HappinessThrough Water Energy

By Barbra White

Freedom comes from the ordinary daily choices to listen to what feels warm and alive inside. The ability to hear this aliveness inside is a courageous choice. Many times, in these tiny pivot points where we go towards our joy, we are letting go of our perpetual disease to please, blame or fit in. Going towards what brings us alive is a radical choice that most folx have forgotten. We’ve all been taught societal roles, accomplishments, and things… bring us “happiness.” The “good boy” or “good girl” performance identification drives our choices.

Relationship experts Katie and Gay Hendrix, Ph.D., like to say that “couples fight for the victim position.”

How often do we hear our inner voice complaining about others? What if all that energy that went into complaining went towards focusing on our joy? What keeps us from making choices that bring us peace? Why is it that even though we hear the “Be the change you want to see in the world?” quote from Mahatma Gandhi 100x, we still think it’s about changing others? Maybe it’s because we are afraid to step out of social conditioning?

“Get out of consensus and into your senses” Martha Beck, Ph.D., The Way of Integrity

Martha Beck, in her book NorthStar, wrote about how public/ social rejection is the number one fear above death. And how psychological studies show this fear of social rejection drives our choice to ignore our inner guidance. Part of us would rather fit in, be in partnership, and belong to a group —than align with our heart, Truth, or Soul?

“When we know we belong nowhere but everywhere, we realize that true belonging is belonging to oneself. True belonging isn’t external.” Brene’ Brown Ph.D., Braving The Wilderness

Suffering is separation from our True Self. When we ignore our inner guidance, we separate ourselves from Our-Self. I don’t need to tell you…you know, that life has pain. YET, what you may not know, is that suffering IS optional. Grief/sadness/ fear is painful, but when we ignore our own inner GPS, this is suffering.

Not listening to our hearts/True Self/inner whisper…. is a living death and re-traumatizing to our bodies. Choosing Oneself/Soul is taking 100% responsibility for our happiness. When we take responsibility for our happiness, this is TAKING BACK OUR

POWER; this is why listening to what brings you alive is a bold thing to do.

Every time we make a choice towards ease, our highest joy, aka our Soul --we are reclaiming our freedom. A feeling of being trapped or suffering are signals of self-betrayal. What is in your power to communicate? Be honest with yourself. What is in your power to change in yourself?

Change can come in a grabbing claiming, fiery action. This IS needed at times. However, SUSTAINED change happens from a gentle leaning in…. instead of a battle. The fight or complaining about another we may be doing is a distraction from making empowering choices. (your favorite activity, nourishing your body, getting into nature, etc..) In these gentle self-loving choices, we begin to relax and nourish Who We Truly Are. Embracing water energy, we settle into our innate Self instead of feeling like we have to “fight” to be free. The trick is…when you hear yourself complaining about another, see this as a signal that you believe you have to fight for your joy. See the inner complaining as a loving alarm bell that you have forgotten to listen to yourself.

Continuously going towards what we love without a need to make others wrong or ourselves is a crucial yet straightforward act of self-empowerment.

“A strange pull…to what you truly love.” Lindsey Scott’s album ‘Well Held.’

Water seems submissive as it seeks the lowest point. But never forget that water can shape mountains. Surrender daily like water to your Already Present Whole Self by making small choices to go toward what feels alive in your body.

Your True Self is already here and requires your receptivity to It. Every choice you make toward your joy, you powerfully align with your True Self.

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Are You Happy With Yourself?

By Phil Rosenbalm

You probably realize that it is very important to feel good about yourself, but did you know there are things you can do to elevate your self-esteem? It is no secret that having high self-esteem has many advantages. According to the American Psychological Association, having high self-esteem is the key to positive mental health and well-being. Low self-esteem keeps you from enjoying your life, doing what you want, and working toward personal goals.

There are other advantages to having high self-esteem. It will give you more effective coping skills. You’ll be better able to cope with stress and anxiety. You will look at what you can change rather than feeling hopeless or thinking you’re a failure. People with high self-esteem are happier at work and have better social relationships.

Knowing that feeling good about yourself is very important, the question becomes, what can you do to raise your self-esteem? The good news is that there are many things you can do to feel better about yourself.

In his book The Success Principles, Jack Canfield states, “the latest brain research now indicates that with enough positive self-talk and positive visualization, combined with the proper training, coaching and practice, anyone can learn to do almost anything.”

According to The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, there are many things you can do to improve how you feel about yourself. What follows are a few of their suggestions.

Exercise helps one feel better and improves self-esteem. It would help if you plan fun activities for yourself and then carry them out. Eat healthy foods. Treat yourself as a wonderful parent would treat a small child or as you would treat a best friend. Learn new things every day. Please make a list of things you enjoy doing, and then do some of them every day. Select some things you have been putting off, and then give yourself rewards for completing them.

Other ideas include spending time with people who make you feel good about yourself and treat you well. Avoid people who mistreat you. Learn something new or improve your skills. Do things that make use of your special talents and abilities. Also, do things you know will make you feel better about yourself. Finally, do something nice for another person.

There are, of course, many other things you can do that will help you feel better about yourself. For example, you might list things you have accomplished over the years and then review the list often. Or, you might stand in front of a mirror each night and tell yourself all the things you did that day that you feel good about. All of these things will improve how you feel.

There is one problem; however, that can interfere with the effectiveness of the ideas mentioned above. These are negative beliefs we have about ourselves, which are buried in our subconscious minds. Most of us have received negative messages when we were young that we have accepted as true. We then, without realizing it, act as if these negative beliefs are true, even though they are not. For example, if you received a message that you’re not college material, you will likely not do very well in college if you do attend a university. The subconscious belief will make sure you do not do well.

It is very important that we find out what these negative beliefs are that are running our lives. We then can go about eliminating them and replacing them with much healthier messages. This may require help from a mental health professional or from a qualified hypnotherapist. When we discover where these messages came from and realize they are not true, we are free to let them go.

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If you want assistance eliminating these negative subconscious beliefs, please call Phillip Rosenbaum at 248-688-6469. Improving your self-esteem will result in a much happier and more successful life.

Hypnosis Q & A with Cheryl Beshada C.M. Ht.

Hypnotherapy is the art of using the hypnotic state to elicit positive change and improvement in beliefs, behaviors and physical conditions.

Below are answers that may help you understand hypnosis better and decide if it is right for you!

Q. Can hypnosis help with teeth grinding? I clench my teeth during sleep, and sometimes I catch myself doing that during the day.

A. Grinding one’s teeth is usually a subconscious response due to stress. Often, people subconsciously grind their teeth when they are not aware of it, especially during sleep. If the subconscious feels that it is helping you cope with stress by creating tension elsewhere, grinding your teeth, or clenching your jaw, it will work overtime to help you do just that. Perhaps your subconscious is getting your attention with that discomfort and silently saying, “Take notice! I have a message for you! Hypnosis is one of the best ways to access the subconscious mind, give and receive messages, and make positive changes. Your hypnotherapist will educate and guide the subconscious to help you cope in new, more meaningful ways to help you overcome that behavior you choose to change. Usually, we use a three-session format that includes simple stress management techniques, including self-hypnosis. A professional hypnotist can formulate a specific program to help you meet your goals and relieve that tension that can manifest as Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ) or bruxism.

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YOUR NUMBERS REVEAL IT ALL

By John Ashbrook

There is a direct connection between personal prosperity and the spiritual principle of gratitude. Just as prosperity is much more than money and material possessions, gratitude is so much more than remembering to give thanks. In order to really observe and understand the incredible relationship between these two critical aspects of a fulfilling life, it is necessary to define and explore them separately. In doing so, the awesome connection between the two will be revealed.

Prosperity in its highest and most gratifying state is total, unencumbered freedom. It is the ongoing, free-flowing dynamic of infinite, diverse experience and expression.

It is perpetual personal growth. This divine level of prosperity is made up of a balanced, harmonious blend of financial security, personal time, health, and spiritual development.

Spiritual development is the critical element here because freedom is always limited by the presence of paralyzing fear.

Spiritual development reduces fear. The greater the level of spiritual development, the greater level of the other components mentioned above and, therefore, the greater the level of real prosperity. The achievement of financial independence is the result of a deserving attitude that can only come from the high self-esteem that is created when an individual lives responsibly. Responsible living means loving one’s self, a gentle, patient disciplined, commitment to your own goals, taking action on your own behalf, and knowing when to let go and surrender to the natural, benevolent process of the universe. This self-loving state manifests harmony within the soul, and where there is harmony within, there must be harmony externally.

This results in physical health and the natural management of time. You suddenly have enough time not only to create wealth but to enjoy it and put it to work for your ongoing experience, expression, and spiritual expansion.

This level of prosperity is always abundant, but never greedy because you begin to live in the eternal moment where you are always satisfied, never wanting for more, never in a hurry for more, but also knowing that there will always be morzae. You are in the flow, in complete harmony with the force of life, and as such, you totally deserve to partake of the endless bounty that is the universe. These possibilities exist for every living soul, anyone who is willing to accept and take full responsibility for their own life.

As stated earlier, gratitude is not something one remembers to do; it is not something one trots out in times of adversity, fear of the future, or guilt over taking someone or something for granted. Genuine gratitude is a state of being, a way of living, and a spiritual behavior. Gratitude is automatic and everpresent in individuals who truly love themselves. It is born of inner harmony. When an individual takes full responsibility for creating their own life and develops their soul, they begin to experience a knowing state of unity with all that is. In this unified dynamic, they cannot help but live in a condition of deep reverence for every living being. This harmony, awesome respect, total awareness, and keen sensitivity towards life is gratitude. It is a behavior of inner trust that recognizes the unspeakable perfection of a just and totally benevolent universe. When an individual reaches this divine understanding and unity with life, they cannot possibly take it for granted. Their exalted level of awareness will not allow it, so they live in gratitude without ever having to say so; their spiritual behavior speaks for them. The universe is aware of their harmonic behavior, and a state of mutual gratitude is manifested. You respect life, and life respects you.

An individual who lives in a state of spiritual gratitude always, at least in some small way, recognizes the unique

individuality of anyone they come into contact with. This is so even if that person is someone who can do nothing for them. An individual who lives in gratitude is so aware that they can never be so self-absorbed as to be oblivious to the feelings of another human being. They are always sensitive, courteous, and respectful, no matter how elite their position may be. You can see that a person who strives to live this way must feel deserving, and the universe cannot help but recognize this positive attitude. It is here that we can see the undeniable connection between prosperity and gratitude. In so many ways, they are the same, so it is not possible to have one without the other; both can only be produced by a spiritually developed, healthy inner reality.

If you truly love yourself, you will live in a state of gratitude, and you will manifest divine prosperity because you cannot truly love yourself and remain separate and disconnected from all that is.

It is unity that makes all things possible, because in the total harmony of unity, universal awareness is achieved. Universal awareness guarantees the complete freedom to pursue and experience the infinite wonders of this divine universe forever.

John Ashbrook

John Ashbrook is a professional numerologist and intuitive spiritual counselor. He teaches a comprehensive Spiritual Development Program that combines ongoing classes with Individual Guidance sessions to maximize personal growth. For information about private consultations, please call John at 734-326-3433

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Not every gift is under the tree, The best gfts are inside you and me, Our gratitude, our love, our apprecaition are the gifts we can offer the next generation!

What if Gd was one of us?

By Miche Lame

That is a question I often think of and think I know the answer to. The answer is yes! We are created not only in the image of God Source but also as a part of God ourselves. Just like our children are versions of ourselves, we are versions of God.

So, the question would be - how can we know ourselves as Godlings? How do we let go of the human attributes and actions, the perspective of being human with a limited life?

We start by realizing that, just like God, we are eternal. Just think about it. Our bodies are like cars; when they are no longer running, we get out of them and move on. It is our spirit that moves on. Possibly to another vehicle, possibly, hopefully, to a higher vibration where we no longer need the experiences of the physical to grow. When our vibration is high enough, I think we just ascend and go on into the quantum field or God energy.

Life is a school that God has sent us to. Our purpose in this school is to become as godly as we can as a human. To see that we are all connected, we all have the spark, the Christ energy of God in us to feed and expand. It becomes stronger as we focus on the loving energy and learn to live from that energy and think, speak and act from that heartfelt place. To be our authentic selves, Love, and raise our vibration to become closer and closer so we can ascend to God.

So how do we raise our vibration? By being like God, doing our best to bring that vibration or the Christ vibration and light into our lives.

There are many ways to accomplish this. Meditation is a tried and true method of raising one’s vibration. Being mindful is another. When we are vigilant to have the energy of love, we feed that energy, and it expands. It raises the vibration of our thoughts, speech, and action.

What if we see others as children of God? Seeing others this way allows us to see the hurt they have endured and treat them more kindly, feel more loving and accepting, and we can see through the mud that has covered, tried to smother, their divine flame, their divine spirit. We also have the power to be the light, lighting their way to find their own inner flame, and thereby do service as their higher vibration helps raise the world’s vibration.

We must learn in this school to see others as divine and raise our vibration. Do we really understand the gift and task we

have been given - to become our best selves and more like God? We feel differently when our vibration is high; that’s why people love to be in love. Yet, there is a holy sort of love that has nothing to do with physicality; the divine love loves and accepts all, knowing all is temporary except this divine love of all.

Once we start feeling our vibration shifting higher, it feels distorted when we think or act from a lower vibration. Perhaps you remember the awkward feeling of telling a lie or having judgment or anger against someone. It just didn’t feel rightuntil you had done it several times and lowered your vibration to do so. It became your new vibration, your new comfort zone. Fear, which produces negative emotions and thoughts, is a lower vibration, and fear is not of Source, which is of love. The vibrations can not be in the same place without distortion.

In this school, we get to experiment and have the free will to have the consequences of our actions. Do you like the results you have? If not, in this school, you can always put in the work to change that. Meditate, identify the negative thoughts that disempower you, and lower your vibration, do service - even just being the light is service as it changes the vibration around you! See and experience how you can be your best self and see yourself and others as divine!

The part of us that is eternal and pure never goes away, even when we try to hide from it. It’s always there, our divine right, our divine gift. Let’s start seeing ourselves and others as that Light! We are all divine, straight from Source!

Love and Light, Miche Lame’, M.A.L.L.P

Miche Lame has been compassionately guiding people for over 25 years. Through Spiritual Living and Healing Miche utilizes Intuitive and Universal Principals to guide you in healing your emotional, mental, physical, & spiritual state. www.spirituallivingandhealing.com. 248-212-0808, Like me on www.facebook.com/ spirituallivingllc

Activate Your Spiritual Attractor System!

By Amy Garber

We are all “manifesting machines.” We are attracting things all the time. The challenge is to be MINDFUL in our thoughts and feelings, for those are the mechanisms that attract things to us!

When I was given the title of this article by my guides, they purposely did NOT use the “Law of Attraction.” Much has been written about this method of manifesting what we desire. I was guided to talk about MY process and my experiences with it. I hope this will be helpful and even inspirational to you!

There are no “SECRETS” to this process; it is easy. Do you get my reference to the popular book and movie by Rhonda Byrne, The Secret? That is an excellent introduction to manifesting and opened the eyes of many in the mainstream public to what is possible.

I had been captivated by this 2006 movie, but I had been practicing this long before. And I have seen astounding results. I’ve learned that there is NO LIMIT to what we can achieve or bring to us. We are powerful co-creators with the Universe and with our free will. We AFFECT and even DICTATE much of what happens to us, or at least by our response to it.

STEPS 1 + 2. THINK + FEEL = ATTRACT

By “THINK,” I advocate VISUALIZING. I do this automatically.

By “FEEL,” I mean strong emotion and also POSITIVE emotion. The word “emotion” can be broken down into E-MOTION or “energy in motion.” So, the stronger and happier the feeling about what you want to draw to you, the better!

I once wanted to create a raised garden

bed in my backyard. Every time I looked out the window at the yard, I would “see” this raised bed in my mind’s eye. I kept thinking, “Yep, that’s a great idea. I’m going to do it one day.” But garden bricks cost a lot when you need a lot of them, so I wasn’t sure when I’d be able to do it.

Later that season, I was outside when a weathered old flyer blew across my grass. I picked it up to throw it away, and I saw that it was from a neighbor selling garden bricks for $1!!! I called them, and they had advertised this a while ago and have yet to receive a response, so they offered to lower the price even further! Then I had a friend offer to help me haul them to my new, affordable raised garden bed!

Can you create without visualizing? Sometimes students in my intuition classes say they can’t visualize. Yes, you can create by “thinking” in words too. Can you create from strong negative emotions? Yes, you can! Have you ever heard the saying, “Worrying is like praying for what you don’t want”? This is why! You don’t want to do this.

STEP 3. I also find there’s a delicate balance between SPELLING OUT exactly what you want vs. letting go of control and letting the Universe fill in the details. The Universe and your spirit team often have much better solutions than our mortal minds can concoct! Ask Spirit for what you want in as simple a way as possible.

STEP 4: Here’s the Spiritual part: I always ask “In the Highest Good for All Concerned” because:

We may not know the Big Picture (involving others).

We may not know what our Soul really needs/wants.

You can first meditate, pray, ask for guidance, ask for signs about this thing you think you want

STEP 5: Then the rest of the recipe is to be consistent and repeat, repeat, repeat.

Why don’t I see it yet? I believe that the Universe is complex, and it often takes time to see the results of what we have been focusing on because…

Some things take time, like turning around a cruise ship

It may have too many moving parts for us to influence the desired outcome

When it affects others’ lives, too, their free will and Highest Good may not be in line with yours

It may not be in YOUR Highest Good, or the Universe has something even better for you!

When people have trouble with manifesting, it could be related to any of these things:

1. Conflicting feelings (negative/positive) – like affirmations we don’t believe.

2. They don’t practice it enough.

3. “Too important” to give up control to Spirit (like a file folder we keep taking back from a helper).

4. Expectations about the timeframe —

Don’t give up! Let it happen in “God’s time, not my time.”

STEPS 6 & 7: Gratitude, then Action. Give thanks that it is coming to you. Then ACT on the solution presented to you. YOU are the partner with Spirit, their body on the Earth plane.

SUMMARY: SPIRITUAL ATTRACTOR METHOD:

1. Visualize/think (meditate/pray/ask for guidance if needed)

2. Feel strong positive emotions

3. Let go of control, let go of details, let go of the timeframe

4. highest good for all concerned

5. Be consistent and repeat, repeat, repeat

6. Give thanks!

7. Take action when the time comes!

Go forth and attract spiritually!

Rev. Amy B. Garber, BA, RMT, Amy is an intuitive psychic and conscious channel, Past-Life Healing Regression practitioner, and performs Remote Reiki Readings. She teaches Intuition Development at the Enlightened Soul Center & Shop, where she is co-founder and owner/director. Learn more at: www. enlightenedsoulcenter.com

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911 from your Soul

Are you being called?

By Jeanine Thompson

Life is a spiritual journey. Every breath, every relationship, every joy, and sorrow are calling you to remember who you really are and to be and experience all that you came here for. Our discomforts, challenges, and even crises are invitations to free ourselves, expand our wings and rise into our highest expression—for ourselves, for those we love, and for all of humanity.

For each of us, there will come a time when our Soul longs to birth something for us and through us. Often this is the thing that we most strongly resist, are afraid of, or think we aren’t ready for. When we ignore the call, it doesn’t go away; it gets louder. Eventually, it becomes a 911.

Tune in and see if any of these are resonant for you.

· You feel lost and unsure about the trajectory of your life, and the traditional resources that served you in the past are no longer working.

· Things that used to bring you joy are falling flat.

· You feel a persistent yearning—like something is missing or off.

· You run from opportunity to opportunity, looking for some trace of your old spark.

· You’re being asked to radically change some aspect of your life (or life seems to be forcing such a change on you), and some part of your familiar identity has been shaken or stripped away.

· You are hiding out or playing smaller than you know is possible for you.

· You are grappling with the bigger questions in life, such as, “What is the purpose of life? Who am I, and what am I here to do?

We all undergo challenges in life and not all become a 911. The distinction with a 911 is that there is a magnetic pull deep within ourselves, a luring forward, that accompanies the challenge. There is a bubbling-up of new questions that, try as you might, you can no longer brush over, sweep aside, or avoid. It might speak loudly; it might scream. Or it might whisper subtly, yet with such persistence, you simply cannot ignore it. Ultimately, it prompts a holy reassembly of who you are, and you know yourself to be. Life is speaking and asking you to grow beyond where you’ve been. During a 911, you may wake up to everything you’ve been keeping yourself too busy to acknowledge and all the ways you’ve been squeezing yourself into a box you didn’t create or desire. All the parts of you seeking growth and evolution are calling for your attention. You may be directed to take action you don’t understand or have feared. You may be invited to embody greater courage, truth, and alignment—to step into the space of the “and,” where all of you can be present and find room to thrive.

You’ve always been in search of this, whether you are aware of it or not. At the core of you is a deep, primal longing—a longing to meet yourself and live in union with the sacred, which is within, beyond, and all around you. And yet, we miss or deny that call for months, even years. Why? Because it works for us not to address the struggle. We often prefer the pain of the familiar to the fear the unknown. As long as life is still working (sort of), we see no reason to blow it all up. Why rock the boat that’s still afloat?

I think we’ve lost sight. We’ve forgotten we are more than human beings that do and acquire and produce. We deeply crave love, beauty, awe, and wonder. We crave freedom and belonging. We crave to potentiate to our fullest nature. Still, we don’t allow ourselves to actually go there. When was the last time you let a sunset take your breath away or listened to the ocean waves’ sound as the salty air caressed your face? When was the last time you felt totally at peace or connected to something bigger than yourself? When was the last time you felt true freedom? When was the last time you had a sacred experience or knew that you mattered?

This is what your Soul is calling you home too. You are longing for a path back to your sacred self.

Will you listen? Will you hear those 3:00 a.m. whispers, that quiet voice? Will you make a choice to go where you’re being called?

Along my wild, not-at-all linear journey from psychotherapist to Fortune 50 Executive to Transformational Coach, I nevertheless accessed seven clear spiritual principles, which I collectively call The Soul Solution for a 911 from your Soul. These seven principles (SoulMind - Body - Heart - Gratitude - Service - Love) provide a blueprint for daily living as you invite the truth of who you are to come forward and take the helm in your life. They are statements to live by and deep wells of wisdom that empower you to live in greater harmony with your truest

nature and human experience. I’ve been a hospice volunteer since graduate school, both formally and informally. Often, as I sit with people whose physical lives are ending, they speak about the years flying by in the blink of an eye. Nearly all of them thought they had more time. More time to enjoy life and do all of things they had put off until a better time. More time to make a different choice. More time to have that difficult conversation. More time to be the person they knew they could become. And then—bam! Life shifted, and suddenly they were living their last days or months in this round of Earth School. They spoke with clarity and conviction about what really mattered—connection, relationships, love—and what, in retrospect, did not matter.

The lesson from these beautiful souls is clear: if you want a life with no regrets, seize the precious, gifted moments now. Peace and joy are enlivened by the deep knowing that you gave it your all and left nothing on the table.

So, if you are feeling the pull …

If you are hearing the whisper …

If you are at a critical point of choice in your life, and you’re being called forward into the unknown … your Soul is speaking and inviting you to embark on a quest. Not the kind that will take you to a far-away landscape where your current life seems only a dream, but one that will take you deeper into yourself. You are more than you know yourself to be. You are limitless, infinite, and whole. Now is your time to answer the call. For you, for others, and for all of humanity.

Nod to the Nog but not the Egg

By Chef Val Wilson

Christmas and the holidays always bring out the Egg Not drink. As a kid, I wouldn’t say I liked the drink. Fast forward to now when I live an organic, whole foods vegan lifestyle, and I create my own version of the drink; I love it! Part of the reason I and many others enjoy this thick creamy sweet drink is because of the signature flavor of nutmeg. It is a warming spice with a lot of flavor and gives your taste buds a bit of a kick. Nutmeg has been used for thousands of years as a flavoring and for its health benefits. It has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties and was even used to help treat the plague in the 1600s. Because of its antibacterial properties, you can use an infusion of nutmeg for mouthwash. Historically, towns used to burn nutmeg and cinnamon because of their great fragrances to help cover up the not-so-pleasant smell of towns that did not have sewer systems back then.

For those living a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, the egg and heavy cream used in the traditional recipe for egg nog needs to be replaced. In my recipe, I use silken tofu. When purchasing your tofu, make sure it is organic or non-GMO. Unfortunately, they have genetically modified a large portion of soybean crops. The silken variety of tofu will be found on the shelf, not in the grocery store’s refrigerated section. I use the silken variety because, as the name implies, it has a wonderfully smooth, silken texture.

Adding pumpkin puree also helps add to the thickness of the drink, and pumpkin has many health benefits. High in fiber, potassium, iron, folate, vitamins A and E, and very high in Vitamin C. Pumpkin is good for your heart and brain, helps with your eyesight, improves your metabolism, and boosts your immune system. When you are decorating your tree, putting up Christmas lights, or enjoying the holiday with loved ones, make this Pumpkin Not Egg Nog to enjoy the flavors of the holidays.

Pumpkin Not Egg Nog

1/2 package silken tofu

1/2 cup pumpkin puree

1 cup oat beverage milk

Jeanine Thompson is a Transformational Coach, speaker, and author whose breadth of knowledge and experience spans multiple disciplines and professional expressions, from clinical psychotherapy to global business to advancing spiritual growth. She shares her journey and how others can reach their full potential in her first book, 911 From Your Soul (World Changers Media, Sept. 6, 2022).

1/3 cup brown rice syrup

1/4 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

pinch of ginger and allspice

1. Put all ingredients in a food processor of a blender.

2. Puree or blend until smooth.

3. Pour into a saucepan and heat on the stove until warm. Drink it hot, or refrigerate it and drink if it cools later. (Cooking the ingredients and then refrigerating them to drink cold later has a better flavor than if you drink it right after blending.)

Chef Valerie Wilson offers virtual and in-person cooking classes. He is an author, personal chef, and counselor, been in business since 1997. www.macroval.com or Facebook MacroVal Food.

Being Brave - My Soul Journey

By Penny Golden

I recently decided to teach others what I have learned from Spirit throughout my life. It feels scary and risky, too; when I’m with Spirit, everything flows in a sweet, compassionate way; there is no judgment, fear, or criticism. My inner critic is quiet, and I can sit sweetly with a child’s innocence and ask any question, be given, shown, and guided to understand the answer and how that answer connects to me and the rest of creation. I’m always left feeling greatly loved and completely aware of my oneness with all creation, and all is well.

Fast forward an hour later; my inner critic is working overtime with what I need to do, what I should do, what I did not do yet, what I did not do well, and oh my God, why, when, and will I ever get it right. That’s how I feel about sharing what the Ascending Master and those from the Angelic realm have shared with me through the years. I instantly think, well, who am I to speak for the heavens, nobody special for sure. Some days I do more wrong than others do all week. But through all my life’s pain, trials, and tribulations, I have had the gift of being Guided by

Spirit… that’s why this Magazine is called Body Mind Spirit Guide.

And even though I started the Magazine 17 years ago, I have remained mainly in the background, doing what I call heavens bidding; instead of sharing my work, I choose to find people that are doing God’s Work and give them the best support that I could. It’s been a great gift to get to know the advertisers and writers in the Magazine, and their intention to help others heal from their suffering, expand their minds, and connect with higher realms has been a gift for the community and me. But recently, I lost my husband of 30 years and, while grieving, found out I have cancer.

Facing death was scarier than I thought it would be; Edgar Cayce says death is like walking a hundred miles in tight shoes, and when you die, it is as if the shoes have been removed, and you feel great relief. But I was not feeling relieved, leaving my family and my life; I felt sadness. And the sadness was from not connecting more and deeper with the beautiful souls in my life.

And it was clear that supporting Healers, Psychics, and Spiritual Leaders was great, but it was also one way I

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With the Magazine, I have hoped to make it more understandable and acceptable that we, you, me, and everyone are Spiritual Beings. And we have many ways we can connect with God, access Spiritual Gifts, Divine Powers, and heal ourselves, others, and the world.

On December 25th of this year, I will be 60 years old, and in January, I will be teaching my first class designed by the Ascended Masters to teach others how to connect with the Spirit World. I have taught these things to many people over the years, one person at a time, as Spirit has guided me, and I have seen how it has transformed their lives.

Still, my inner critic is working overtime, saying things like, can you do this with people that show up and Spirit as not personally chosen for you to guide them? Will you be able to teach more than one person at a time? Is the class too long, too short a time? Are you charging too much or not enough? Is it fair to charge at all? Will anyone show up? Will you need to give them a full refund?

I DON’T KNOW... But I know this; I will dedicate the rest of this life to sharing what I have learned and experienced working with the Ascended Masters so that others can connect with their souls in this lifetime and access the higher Spiritual Realms. The more people we have ascending right now, the better it is for all, including the animals, the planet, and all sentient beings.

Thank you for reading about my journey; if you feel called to join me, I would love to see you on January 14th for the first-ever Soul Journey (Re)View Workshop. Please see my ad and note that I have asked our very own “Barbra White,” a nationally known author and celebrated workshop facilitator, to join me in creating this one-of-akind experience for your soul.

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Reinventing Yourself

By Susan deCaussin CHt

In a constant drive to be happy, people can feel a need to keep moving, without pause, until the days start spinning faster and faster. Each day becomes a replica of the day before until it feels robotic and unfulfilling. Like chasing a carrot on a stick, happiness and success can become elusive and seemingly unattainable … consistently moving out of reach with each forward step you take. But a herd-like mentality and momentum can push people to remain in motion as they continue an unending pursuit of happiness in life.

Then one morning, they may wake up and find themselves lacking the motivation to face another depressing replay of the countless days before. Sound familiar? Maybe not for everyone, but this unfortunate scenario is playing out in far too many lives. When people buy into the idea that attaining happiness and peace comes from the world outside of them, they turn their backs on the opportunity to uncover and explore their individual gifts and purpose for being here, which can only be found by looking inward.

These past couple of years provided a chance for people to get off the treadmill of their daily routine. And when that happened, many found themselves wanting more out of life. But then the challenge came in determining exactly how to make that change happen.

It starts with a shift and elevation in awareness. Before you can make the necessary adjustments in your life with which to obtain a state of happiness and peace, you have to undo the societal programming that put you on the treadmill in the first place.

It’s essential to realize that we’ve been conditioned to think that a happy life comes from material things, notoriety, physical features, wealth, and the like. We’re made to believe that we’ll have all the ingredients we need to have that “happy” life by obtaining these things. But that’s entirely backward! You don’t need any of those ingredients when you’re really happy. Happiness comes from doing those things that you are naturally drawn to do. Those things ignite passion and excitement within you.

What is it that you’re passionate about? We’ve been led to believe that the things we enjoy are “hobbies” and that “work” is something we’re supposed to anguish over - something meant to pay the bills and keep a roof over our heads. Sayings like “happy hour” and “TGIF” reinforce the belief that work is

something we should want to escape from.

What if we flipped that script upside down? What if we were encouraged to pursue happiness by moving toward those things that ignite drive and passion? That is the true meaning of success. Nothing else matters when people are engaged in activities that bring about a profound sense of joy and fulfillment. They don’t need a large bank account, a fancy car, the latest gadgets, or notoriety.

The message is this: Stop working hard at things you don’t enjoy in the pursuit of happiness. When you do what makes you happy, you won’t care about all the extra stuff, and you’ll look forward to each day with excited anticipation. If you’re seeking more direction and a deeper understanding, I offer guidance sessions that can help shift your perspective and bring more clarity.

Namaste’

Susan deCaussin CHt

Susan deCaussin CHt, Healing Methods LLC, 248-7596486, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master/Teacher, Siwa Murti (Balinese Healing) Practitioner/Teacher, Spiritual Advisor, www.HealingMethods.org

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)

— Happy birthday Sagittarius! Jupiter brings fun and excitement to your romantic life! But make sure you choose a partner who appreciates your passion and straightforwardness. You might also rediscover your love of creativity, sports, and other types of playfulness. Meditate on longstanding family resentments, and you can have deep healing. Be cautious with finances since Mercury is retrograde late this month. Wait until all facts are clear!

Capricorn (Dec. 22 – Jan. 19) —

Mercury retrogrades in your sign, deepening your intuition, especially as it joins with Pluto’s powerful insights! Give extra time to meditation, even if just five minutes each day, to allow connection with your inner wisdom to grow. You’ll be able to solve frustrating problems, conquer deep fears and even have resentments lifted. Healthwise, take a good look at inflammatory foods or habits (like smoking/vaping). Huge improvements are possible!

Aquarius (Jan. 20 – Feb. 18) —

Jupiter moving back into Aries picks up your mood! Work with positive imagery and affirmations. Meditations will be especially fruitful and powerful since Mercury is retrograding as well. In order to be upbeat, you need to cleanse your mind of old anger, fear, and stress. Addressing negativity creates space for positivity. Don’t think you’re going to attract “bad stuff” by confronting all that and letting it go. Also, Neptune moving direct clears the

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way for financial success!

Pisces (Feb. 19 – March 20) – The Full Moon can make holidays challenging with family. You often hide your feelings to protect others from harshness, but Mars, with its Full Moon, can make you blurt the truth! Meditate extra and take frequent “bathroom breaks” to breathe deeply in private if irritated with others. In easier news, money flows freely as Jupiter moves into Aries! And as Neptune moves direct, you’ll feel tuned into your intuition and creativity.

Aries (March 21 – April 19) — The powerful Mercury retrograde with Pluto combined with Neptune moving direct supercharge your intuition! Be faithful to your meditation practice. Even a constant five minutes a day builds a reliable pipeline to your source of inner wisdom! You can also have career options that give you amazing prestige and financial gain. The Full Moon early this month can make you snappy, so breathe before you speak!

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) —

Jupiter’s change of sign and Mercury retrograde reconnect you with your spiritual passion! Give extra effort to meditation, yoga, and other practices, and you’ll yield amazing results. You can have insights into many life problems. Your health can improve since stress will decrease. You’ll feel calm and centered, yet energized. Financial breakthroughs can also happen with the extra potent Full Moon!

Gemini (May 21 – June 20) — The Full Moon in your sign is extra feisty and edgy, so remember to meditate and breathe before blurting things out! Yet it can also help you focus on goals and feel passionate and optimistic. You can even start a new sexy relationship! Neptune moving direct clarifies issues at work along with possible career directions. Mercury retrograde deepens your insights, so slowing your mind with a “sacred pause” easily helps you tune into inner wisdom!

Cancer (June 21 – July 22) — Jupiter brings amazing job opportunities! Keep visualizing and affirming the best outcomes, and watch the results manifest! It’s nice to feel the Universe is on your side! The Full Moon asks you to take care of yourself in terms of food choices, meditation, yoga, and self-care. Don’t be “too busy” to nurture your body and mind. Mercury retrograde puts pressure on relationships. Speak your truth no matter what. Authenticity deepens intimacy.

Leo (July 23 – Aug. 22) — Be kind to yourself as Mercury turns retrograde. You might battle perfectionism and “mean girl” thoughts. Make lists of what you’re doing right and what’s amazing about you! Dwell on those qualities for better mental and physical health. Neptune moving direct clarifies confusion in intimate relationships, especially issues about money or sexuality. The Full Moon helps you set and maintain healthy boundaries.

Virgo (Aug. 23 – Sept. 22) —

Neptune moves direct, clearing illusions about relationships. You’re not bitchy if you’re finding problems

that need to be addressed! Mercury retrograde wants you to speak your truth, set limits, and vocalize your desires! You deserve to feel safe to ask for what you need. A similar pattern may emerge at work. Don’t allow authority figures to treat you disrespectfully. More offers can come that allows you to shine!

Libra (Sept. 23 – Oct. 22) — Jupiter’s change of signs can bring a wonderful relationship that matches your spirituality and is also fulfilling and fun! Open your heart to the future by letting go of hurtful past memories as Mercury is retrograde. Examine emotional walls that have built up from painful limiting beliefs. Puzzling health issues can clear up and could even be related to those old toxic thoughts. This month’s Full Moon reinvigorates your meditation practice. If your mind feels busy or even frantic, it can be part of a “mental detox,” so forge ahead without self-judgment.

Scorpio (Oct. 23 – Nov. 21) — Jupiter into Aries helps you respect your body. Eat well! Exercise in fun ways! Indulge yourself with power naps if possible! Affirmations and positive imagery are especially powerful now with this month’s Mercury retrograde. You can have insightful dreams and meditations. Be careful of sudden ideas about financial investments, however. Wait until late January to make bold money moves.

Aluna Michaels is a second-generation astrologer. She also holds a Masters’s in Spiritual Counseling and has taught and consulted for over three decades. Her book “Spiritual Gifts of the 12 Astrological Signs” is now on Amazon in Kindle version and as an E-book on her website. Aluna is available for appointments in her home, by phone, or Zoom. Call or text (248) 5831663 or visit www.alunamichaels.com

Astrology for Your Soul

Aluna Michaels, M.A.

Esoteric Astrologer

“Together we will unveil your Life Plan and Soul’s Purpose.”

Over 30 years of counseling experience. www.alunamichaels.com

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Classes & Events

Fridays - Ongoing: International Award-Winning Blog - The Weekly Word for Healing & Ascension. Learn to live in the new world, ride the waves of change on Earth with skill. www. spiritualhealers.com/blog

Sundays 12:00–5:00 pm $3. Admission includes FREE gift, parking, snacks, shopping! Sessions $2/minute, readings 15min. minimum (Energy healing minimums vary). Enlightened Soul Center & Shop, 2711 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, enlightenedsoulcenter.com

DECEMBER 2022

12/03 Mediumship and Channeling. 1st & 3rd weekends monthly. Psychics ~ Tarot & Oracle Cards, Mediums, Energy Healing, Crystals & Stone, Shopping! Saturdays 11:00 am–6:00 pm $5,

12/04 Michigan Psychic Fair at Waterford Noon to 6pm Holiday Inn Express, 4350 Pontiac Lake Rd, Pauline 586-939-4230. Michigan’s best psychics, find a list of our great Readers, updates and directions at www. MichiganPsychicFair.org

12/04 Weekly Tarot Club 6:308pm. minimum $5 donation. Tarot enthusiasts are invited to connect, grow and build a community to share Discussion on Tarot Meditations, Theory and Theosophy, Readings, History, Symbolism, and more. 2711 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor www. enlightenedsoulcenter.com

12/07 Mindfulness Meditation

8-Week Class 7–9pm, Dec. 7, 2022–Jan. 25, 2023. $15/session. We will explore techniques such as “see-hear-feel,” “feel good,” “feel rest,” “feel flow,” etc. These techniques are focused on giving a beginner to mindfulness meditation the tools to start to experience the benefits of mindfulness instantly. Enlightened Soul Center & Shop, 2711 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, enlightenedsoulcenter.com

12/10 In-Depth Cannabis Class for Professionals 9am–5pm, $125 in advance. Topics: Standards, history & culture, plant anatomy, effects of cannabinoids & terpenes, methods of consumption, product matching, appropriate dosing, successful demeanor, & clean selling. 2711 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor www. enlightenedsoulcenter.com

12/11 Michigan Psychic Fair from Noon to 6pm at Farmington Hills from Noon to 6pm Comfort Inn (Orchard Lake Rd. & I-696) Pauline 586-939-4230. Michigan’s best psychics, find a list of our great Readers, updates and directions at www. MichiganPsychicFair.org

12/11 Spirit Art Development Circle Sundays 2-4pm, $20 at the door (cash or Venmo) ~ Supplies included. Access your Spirit-guided art from within, using techniques and tools to awaken your inner-vision, uncover aspects of your spiritual journey, and of course to have fun! Enlightened Soul Center & Shop, 2711 Carpenter Rd, Ann

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12/11 Weekly Tarot Club 6:308pm. minimum $5 donation. Tarot enthusiasts are invited to connect, grow and build a community to share Discussion on Tarot Meditations, Theory and Theosophy, Readings, History, Symbolism, and more. 2711 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor www. enlightenedsoulcenter.com

12/17-18 Enlightened Soul

2-day Psychic Fair! Sat 11am–6pm $5, Sun Noon-5pm $3. Includes Free gift, parking, snacks, shopping! Meet Psychics, Tarot & Oracle Cards, Mediums, Energy Healing, Crystals & Stones, Great Vendors! 2711 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor, www. enlightenedsoulcenter.com

12/18 Sound Healing Concert

3rd Sun 7-9pm. $20. Experience a sound bath of deep meditation from rare crystal bowls, music from all over the world, with Reiki, orchestrated in peaceful harmony. Based on Sustained Sound Therapy. 2711 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor www.enlightenedsoulcenter.com

12/18 Weekly Tarot Club 6:308pm. minimum $5 donation. Tarot enthusiasts are invited to connect, grow and build a community to share Discussion on Tarot Meditations, Theory and Theosophy, Readings, History, Symbolism, and more. 2711 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor www. enlightenedsoulcenter.com

12/19 Queer Magic Group 6:30–8:30 pm, $10 or pay what you can. For LGBTQ+ folks to create community, group ritual, hold sacred space, explore spiritu-

ality, witchcraft, and magic in the queer experiences.2711 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor, www. enlightenedsoulcenter.com

12/29 Hump Wednesday Psychic Fair! 11am - 7pm Free Admission at Rock Your World Crystal Store, Laurel Park Place Mall, 37700 6 Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152 313 4127690

12/3- 04 Enlightened Soul 2-day Psychic Fair! Sat 11am–6pm $5, Sun Noon-5pm $3. Includes Free gift, parking, snacks, shopping! Meet Psychics, Tarot & Oracle Cards, Mediums, Energy Healing, Crystals & Stones, Great Vendors! 2711 Carpenter Rd, Ann Arbor, www.enlightenedsoulcenter.com

JANUARY 2023

01/08 Michigan Psychic Fair from Noon to 6pm at Roseville Holiday Inn (New Location) 30300 Gratiot Ave, Roseville, MI Pauline 586-939-4230. Michigan’s best psychics, find a list of our great Readers, updates and directions at www.MichiganPsychicFair.org

01/14 Soul Review Journey, a life changing one-day workshop. Access your Cosmic Clock, Connect with Infinite Intelligence and Review your Soul Lessions and Divine Gifts. Held in Westland, MI, from 11a to 5p. Cost $285. per person (limited to 12 participants) Email questions to penny@bodymindspiritguide.com or call 734-513-6137 to reserve your spot!

01/15 Michigan Psychic Fair in Plymouth, at the Comfort Inn from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Pauline 586-939-4230. Michigan’s best psychics, find a list of our great Readers, updates and direc-

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01/21 Psychic & Holistic Fair

11am - 7pm Free Admission at Rock Your World Crystal Store, Laurel Park Place Mall, 37700 6 Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152 313 412-7690

01/28 Tea Party & Vision Board Workshop! 1pm ...Cost is only $40. Taught and lead by Sherry Gazdag, Manifest and create your vision for 2023! at Rock Your World Crystal Store, Laurel Park Place Mall, 37700 6 Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152 313 412-7690

FEBRUARY 2023

February - 3-month season introduction of the deep feminine wisdom begins in February. 734-796-6690, www.MotherBearSanctury.com

02/04 Calling All Activists and Change-Makers: How to get people to most effectively hear your message without being burned out!! 10-5 pm at the Grand Meow, 3321 Farm Lane, Ann Arbor. ALL funds go to Sasha Farm Sanctuary; the suggested donation is $55-$195. e-mail motherbearbarbra@ gmail.com to register.

02/18 Psychic & Holistic Fair!

11am - 7pm Free Admission at Rock Your World Crystal Store, Laurel Park Place Mall, 37700 6 Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152 313 412-7690

02/25-26 2 Day Psychic & Holistic Expo at Four Mile Showplace, 1025 Four Mile Road, NW, Grand Rapids, Mi. 49544, Hours: 9am – 6pm 50-100 vendors with Psychics, Mediums, Aura Photography, metaphys-

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MARCH 2023

03/04-05 2 Day Psychic & Holistic Expo at FMB Event Center – Monroe Fairgrounds, 3775 S. Custer Road, Monroe, Michigan, Hours: 9am – 6pm 50-100 vendors with Psychics, Mediums, Aura Photography, metaphysical items, crystals & more! Enjoy lectures and seminars! www.rywevents.com

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APRIL 2023

April - Self-Acceptance-Process Facilitator Traning-9-month is held co-currently starting in April! www.DivineFeminineShamans.com, 734-796-6690, www.MotherBearSanctury.com

The Greatest Gift

By Wendy Powers Nugent

This time of year brings thoughts of gifts and family feasts. You should also be aware that God gave you a gift; I know what you are thinking, of course, baby Jesus, right? Well, yes, but he was just the massager born to Earth with a mission of bringing to all of us the knowledge of the gifts that God wanted us to have. Being born into a human vessel, this pure and high soul was necessary to remind us who we really are. The perfect divine children of God. Now, what does that mean, you may ask. It means we have all the knowledge and power that Jesus came into this world with, and he tried to demonstrate to us these gifts we called miracles while trying to teach us that we have the power to do all that he demonstrated to the people while he lived on Earth.

Example; When Jesus healed the blind man while on his grave walk dragging over his shoulder the impossibly heavy burden of the cross in which he would be slain, the blind man reached out to touch him, knowing that if he just touched the Christ that he would be healed. As he reached out and touched the tattered and bloody shroud of Jesus, his eyes became clear, and his blindness was gone; he was healed! Was this the miracle that the man hoped for? Well, yes and no. Yes, his belief was that he would be healed by touching Jesus’ even his shroud; however, he did not know that it was up to his faith that the healing existed and would last. Jesus knew that the blind man was too reliant on believing that Jesus was the only healing power for his vision to be restored. He told him he would be challenged by others, that they would say it was a fluke or that Jesus was a fake messiah, and this short-lived healing would soon wear off, his doubt would creep in, and he would be blind again. So, Jesus told the formally blind man to go into the mountains for ninety days, telling no one where he was going or that he had his sight, and while in the mountains, he should pray and meditate in gratitude for the healing. Why did Jesus ask this of him? Because he knew that the blind man did not realize that he healed himself, he only believed Jesus could heal him. When the formally blind man thanked Jesus for his healing, Jesus responded, I did not heal you, “You healed yourself through the belief that you could be healed.”

This is the miracle gift that I spoke of, that Jesus came to tell us, we not only can heal ourselves, but we have an intuitive sense that is directly connected to God and the highest of spiritual beings like Jesus. Much like using “Google,” we can ask anything of the Universal Mind of God, receive answers, and even manifest things needed to help us through this life on Earth. I have experienced many miracles that personally I have had in my life by simply connecting to God (The Universal Mind)

and asking for guidance. But be aware that not always what we ask for will be given or answered prayers be understood; sometimes, we have to experience difficult lessons while in the Earth experience, to grow and evolve our souls. So, in other words, it may not be what you asked for, but the answer is what was needed.

You are made in the image and likeness of God, our creator. This is the energy in which we call “the Aura” the human body is the vessel or temple that carries your soul through your experience on Earth; it is your Aura that is in the likeness of God, as he is not human but of energy.

Enjoy your Holiday season, and thank God for sending his highest pure soul to Earth, his gift to us, baby Jesus. As this gift has been studied, feared, loved, worshiped, and even denied, just simply know that he was sent to this Earth to teach us how to reconnect to our higher self and allow the energy and power of knowing to flow through us, and trust in our connection with the universal mind of God.

Merry Christmas and a happy new year

Wendy Powers is a Clairvoyant, Minister, Writer, and Certified Counselor. She has been a professional psychic for more than 45 years with Proven Accuracy! Readings by appointment only. For more information on readings, visit her website: WendyPowers-Clairvoyant.com. To make an appointment, please TEXT her at 248-826-8255, text your name, and say that you would like a session with Wendy. Phone calls will not be answered-only texts.

Wendy Powers

Wendy Powers is a Clairvoyant, Minister, Writer, and Certified Counselor. She has been a professional psychic for more than 45 years with Proven Accuracy! Readings by appointment only. For more info visit www.WendyPowers-Clairvoyant.com

Seeking God in the Nativity Story

By Linda La Croix

The entire Bible has stories that hold a greater meaning. As we seek its truths, we will grow a deeper spiritual understanding. The wellknown nativity story celebrated every December is one of them. A spiritual walk asks us to look at these stories metaphysically, which means to look beyond the physical and seek the lessons for our spiritual development.

The true gift in the nativity story is to know that it did not just symbolize the birth of Jesus 2,000 years ago. It is a story of a child born to be the light of the world – a new life that was born to show us how to use our light.

While we celebrate Jesus’ birth, we also celebrate how we can use this story to change our life! This is a time for us to rebirth ourselves into a new or better way of living.

Matthew 1:21(NIV) says: “She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus because he will save his people from their sins.”

The name Jesus means “savior,”; and he was born into the world so God could walk among us and with us as us.

The light birthed in the story of the nativity was not only for that time. Today, that light still represents choices and experiences that take place in the lives of all people. Our stories will have different circumstances than those in the Bible, but we will learn the same lessons. Every day, we are given free will to choose between the light and the dark or the good and the bad.

We are alerted to our lessons when we see our choices in our mind’s eye, like a video. Or, hear our higher selves speaking, a little voice in our heads. And, sometimes, we just have a gut feeling that we shouldn’t do or say something. These are our nudges alerting us that we are in a time of awareness, of choosing between light and dark, good or bad.

In the book of John, Jesus said, “I am the light of the world; whoever follows me will have the light of life and will never walk in darkness.” When you are in the midst of choosing, seeking right or wrong, the light or darkness, you are consciously validating the birth of Jesus. With awareness and contemplation, you connect your consciousness to Godconsciousness.

And that is the gift Jesus’ birth gave us - the Christ’s presence is in us!

Trying as intentionally as we can to be an angel of light, we can also make errors. This means we miss the mark. Unity minister Eric Butterworth called sin “Self-inflicted nonsense.” And we redeem ourselves from these errors by acknowledging them and choosing to make better choices.

With this awareness - spiritually seek God by being trusting and loving, like Mary. See your new thoughts as virgin ideas which were unknown to you before. If you have missed the mark, forgive yourself and rebirth new creative ways to uplift your life in positive ways.

Like Joseph - do not judge others, but follow the thoughts God lays upon your heart and do the right thing.

Do not let your mind get so clogged up with earthly or material things that you do not have room for God’s light in your Inn (mind).

Prepare the stable within your heart to allow the Christ light Jesus brought into the world to support your conscious connection to God.

Be like the three kings; give yourself time to pray and meditate with God often. This practice will bring you the spiritual gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Your life will overflow with an abundance of creative thoughts, a mind that has more light than darkness, and a spirit of love.

Be like the angel and spread the good news! As a child of God, we, too, have the Christ light within us. At any time, we can choose to forgive ourselves. We can change our minds and choose God’s light and love over darkness by our awareness of Jesus’ purpose and actively changing our ways.

Lastly, be a shepherd, and seek the light. There you will find God as Spirit awaiting your attention and gratitude.

The light of God lives moves and has it’s being within your life. When you ponder the nativity story this Christmas season may the star which shined so brightly over the manger call you to illuminate your conscious mind into greater ways of being.

Merry Christmas, Linda La Croix

Linda La Croix is the Unity Director & Prayer Chaplain at Unity of Lake Orion. Find positive and uplifting posts on her Facebook Page A Spiritual Walk www.unitylakeorion.org | www.aspiritualwalk.com